Future Logistics Challenges

This book presents a perspective for the future development of logistics, especially in an European context. The structure is a flow from inbound to reverse logistics with emphasis on logistics development, as well as transportation and information systems. The book is strategic, both external and internal, with special emphasis on the many new and important fields of logistics management. The book provides an understanding between the various logistics activities, and it shows how business logistics is connected to the overall strategy of a company. Some descriptions are on a more general level, while others look more closely at special logistics activities as part of a supply chain.